Building pc help needed

BlueSpartan · 10 Nov 2012 at 22:46

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this but I need some advice.

Ok I have some parts coming next week:
1x Case (Collmaster haf 912 plus
1x I5 3570k plus aftermarket cooler
8gb ram

So here Is where I need some help I plan to strip most parts out of my current pc, How hard is this to do? anything I should do when removing the items?
and the next question how easy is it to build a pc? screwing in the motherboard looks really confusing lining up the holes seems like a challenege any help would be great

racerboy59 · 10 Nov 2012 at 22:54

Make sure the power is off first.

IC3 · 10 Nov 2012 at 22:54

Its easier than you think!

BlueSpartan · 10 Nov 2012 at 22:59

racerboy59 said:
Make sure the power is off first.

That did not help....

areksnumbr1sxylady · 10 Nov 2012 at 23:06

Dont build it with wet hands since that can harm components and yourself.. Dont open up PSU and lick any of the capacitors since they can deliver deathly blow...

erm, might want to get anti-static wrist band, to prevent static electricity killing components such as mobo...but tbh I pulled apart my pc on a carpet wearing socks ect and nothing died... But I did wear anti static band 1st time I built my pc.

Nickolp1974 · 10 Nov 2012 at 23:11

Best to use a magnetic screwdriver helps a lot with the small screws, dont keep waliking accross the carpet could build up static, sounds daft but it can be a killer to components. Lining up mobo holes is easy. Just take your time. Most bits only fit in certain holes, read up on your manual if your not sure. When plugging wires in do one at a time and plug both ends in before you move on to the next.

Carpet thing, just touch your psu first before handling anything.

areksnumbr1sxylady · 10 Nov 2012 at 23:13

Case cables are probably the hardest to plug in... since they are small and fiddly rest is easy. Since your case is good it will come with good manual and the wires will be coded + -.. Just compare it with manual on mobo and you will get it done.

IC3 · 10 Nov 2012 at 23:13

To lose static grab the back of your case. Thats what i did everytime i walked on carpet

Vantage101 · 11 Nov 2012 at 01:02

Just don't over screw your mobo in. Touch the case regularly for luck and for static discharge.

If you get confused like I did (8pin CPU power in a 4 pin port...) post on here for help and/or search google.

Don't drink Irn Bru while building...

BlueSpartan · 11 Nov 2012 at 01:29

I plan on using my current hdd in my new case and have windows 8 arriving what do I need to do